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The '''Idlewind''' system is home to at least one inhabited world or construct, and as of [[3152]] is located in the [[Rasalhague Province]] of the [[Rasalhague Dominion]].<ref name=DD85>''Dominions Divided'', p. 85: "Rasalhague Dominion June 3152"</ref>
  
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== Political Affiliation ==
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==System Description==
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* [[2319]] - No record <ref name=HB:HKp18>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 18, "Draconis Combine - [2319] Map"</ref>
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The Idlewind system is located near the [[Kiruna]] and [[Glabach]] systems and is Coreward from [[Terra]]. The system is also less than 60 light years from the [[Coalsack Nebula]].<ref name="HB:HKp31">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 31: "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref>
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* [[2571]] - [[Draconis Combine]] <ref name="HB:HKp31">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 31, "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref>
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* [[2596]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159, "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>
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==System History==
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* [[2750]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37, "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref>  
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The Idlewind system was colonized sometime prior to [[2571]].<ref name="HB:HKp31"/>
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* [[2764]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
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* [[2765]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref>  
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* [[2822]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 122-123, "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp43">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 43, "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref>
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* [[2864]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="HB:HKp53">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 53, "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref>
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* [[2319]] - No record<ref name=HB:HKp18>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 18: "Draconis Combine - [2319] Map"</ref>
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* [[3025]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp64">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 64, "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref>
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* [[2571]] - [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name="HB:HKp31"/>
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* [[3030]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="HB:HKp66">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 66, "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref>
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* [[2596]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="H:RWp159">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref>
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* [[3040]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133, "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp68">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 68, "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"</ref>
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* [[2750]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="ER:2750p37">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref>
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* [[3050]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>
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* [[2764]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref>
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* [[3052]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23, "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp71">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 71, "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"</ref>
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* [[2765]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="H:LoTv1p11">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref>
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* [[3057]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="ER3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11, Inner Sphere - [3057] Map</ref>
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* [[2822]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="H:LOTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp43">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 43: "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"</ref>
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* [[3063]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29, "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"</ref>
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* [[2864]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="HB:HKp53">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 53: "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"</ref>
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* [[3067]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="HB:HKp74">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 74, "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"</ref><ref name="J:FRp42">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42, "Inner Sphere - [October 3067] Map"</ref>
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* [[3025]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp64">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 64: "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"</ref>
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* [[3075]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65, Inner Sphere - [3075] Map</ref>
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* [[3030]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="HB:HKp66">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 66: "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"</ref>
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* [[3079]] - Draconis Combine <ref name="FR:DCMSp21">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 21, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
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* [[3040]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp68">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 68: "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"</ref>
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* [[3081]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63, "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"</ref>
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* [[3050]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="ER3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref>
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* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine <ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127, "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"</ref>
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* 3050 - [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] (from March)<ref name=IC54>''Invading Clans'', p. 54: "Idlewind"</ref>
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* [[3130]] - [[Rasalhague Dominion]] <ref name="MotIS3130">''Map of the Inner Sphere 3130''</ref>
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* [[3052]] - Clan Smoke Jaguar<ref name="ER3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref><ref name="HB:HKp71">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 71: "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"</ref>
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* [[3135]] - Rasalhague Dominion <ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11, "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
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* [[3054]] - Clan Smoke Jaguar<ref name=OR34>''Objective Raids'', p. 34: "Zeta Galaxy (PGC)"</ref>
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* [[3145]] - Rasalhague Dominion <ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI, "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
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* [[3057]] - Clan Smoke Jaguar<ref name="ER3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3057] Map</ref>
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* [[3059]] - Clan Smoke Jaguar<ref name=TDR13>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 13: "Zeta Galaxy"</ref>
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* 3059 - Draconis Combine (From September)<ref name=TDR52>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 52: "Wave Four: Clean-Up"</ref>
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* [[3063]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29: "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"</ref>
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* [[3067]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="HB:HKp74">''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 74: "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"</ref><ref name="J:FRp42">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 42: "Inner Sphere - [October 3067] Map"</ref>
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* [[3075]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65: Inner Sphere - [3075] Map</ref>
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* [[3079]] - Draconis Combine<ref name="FR:DCMSp21">''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 21: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - [August 3079]"</ref>
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* [[3081]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"</ref>
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* [[3085]] - Draconis Combine<ref>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 127: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"</ref>
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* [[3100]] - [[Ghost Bear Dominion]] (from December)<ref name=HWOTREp38/>
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* [[3135]] - Rasalhague Dominion<ref name="ER:3145p11">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"</ref>
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* [[3145]] - Rasalhague Dominion<ref name="ER:3145p39">''Era Report: 3145'', p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref>
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* [[3151]] - Rasalhague Dominion<ref name=SFp103>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)</ref>
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* [[3152]] - Rasalhague Dominion<ref name=DD85/>
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==Idlewind==
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== Idlewind ==
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===Planetary History===
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In 3025 '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97, "Rasalhague"</ref>
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While not much is known about the details of Idlewind, it is frequently characterized as a "backwater" planet whose main importance lies in its location rather than anything found on the planet.<ref name=TFoI>''The Flames of Idlewind''</ref>
  
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===Clan Invasion===
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====Third Succession War====
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During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet.  The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]].  Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world.  The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54>''Invading Clans'', p. 54</ref>
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In [[3025]], '''Idlewind''' was a center of trade with the [[Periphery]] in the [[Trondheim (FRR)|Trondheim]] Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.<ref name="HKp97">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 97: "Rasalhague"</ref>
  
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Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs planted by the militia detonated.  Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry they could, with a single casualty. Joal killed in person the Stormtroopers' commander, [[Tai-Sa]] [[Marc Lutz]].
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Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/>
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During the [[Clan Invasion]], the [[3rd Jaguar Cavaliers (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Third Jaguar Cavaliers]] of [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault [[Trinary]], commanded by [[Star Colonel]] [[Paul Moon]], made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]].  Little more than a [[battalion]] of [[Combat Vehicle|heavy armor]] and a [[regiment]] of mechanized [[infantry]], Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world.  The bidding was eventually won by [[Star Commander]] Joal leading a pair of [[Elemental]] [[Point]]s.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/>
  
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The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them.  Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw.  Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/>
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Star Commander Joal issued his ''[[batchall]]'' to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont.  When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated.  Completely protected within their [[Elemental (Battle Armor)|armored suits]], the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, ''[[Tai-sa]]'' [[Marc Lutz]].
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Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/>
  
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===Operation BULLDOG===
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The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them.  Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw.  Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings.  In the aftermath of the slaughter, [[Khan]] [[Lincoln Osis]] defended his forces actions before the [[Grand Council]], explaining that it was the [[Santander V#Clan Invasion|second time]] Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.<ref name=IC54/><ref name=TFoI/>
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Idlewind was invaded in the fourth wave of [[Operation BULLDOG]] by [[6th Ghost]]; the defending [[5th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fifth Garrison Cluster]] had retreated off-planet by the time the invaders arrived.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p.10 </ref>
 
  
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== Militarry Deployment ==
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====Operation BULLDOG====
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===3050===
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Idlewind was invaded in the fourth wave of [[Operation BULLDOG]] by [[6th Ghost|Sixth Ghost]].  The defending [[5th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Fifth Garrison Cluster]] had retreated off-planet by the time the invaders arrived.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 10</ref>
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* [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]<ref name=IC>''Invading Clans'', pp. 54-55</ref>
 
  
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===3067===
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Following its reintegration into the Combine Idlewind experienced a gradual increase in its population, and consequently its militia size.<ref name=HWOTREp38>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 38</ref>
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* [[Seventh Sword of Light]]<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref>
 
  
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===3079===
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====First Combine-Dominion War====
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* [[Sixteenth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]]<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 14, "Sun Zhang Regimental Status"</ref>
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The [[1st Combine-Dominion War|First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War]] erupted following an attack on Alshain by rogue elements of the [[Alshain Avengers]] [[brigade]] of the [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] in [[3062]].  The Ghost Bears sent the [[1st Bear Guards (Rasalhague Dominion)|1st Bear Guards]] to attack Idlewind as part of their  response.  There they engaged the defending [[9th Pesht Regulars]].  When the 9th commander died in the initial fighting, the surviving members of the Regulars lost cohesion and fell back on old-fashioned tactics to match the Bears in one-on-one fights.  The battle quickly turned against the Regulars and nearly ninety percent of the unit was destroyed before the arrival of the [[7th Sword of Light]].  While the 7th could not save the 9th, they did contest the Bears possession of Idlewind until the [[Courchevel]] trial was completed and settled the conflict between the Draconis Combine and the Ghost Bears.  Afterwards, Idlewind would remain under the control of the Combine.<ref name=FM:U60>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 60: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"</ref><ref name=FM:U109>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 109: "Pesht Regulars"</ref><ref name=FM:U111>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 111: "7th Sword of Light (The Teak Dragon)"</ref>
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:- At this point in time the 16th Sung Zhang Academy Cadre were deployed across, Idlewind and [[Turtle Bay]]. The 16th was at 60% of full strength, with 70% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
 
  
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===3085===
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====Second Combine-Dominion War====
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* [[13th Sun Zhang Cadre|Thirteenth Sun Zhang Cadre]]<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51, "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]], Idlewind was invaded by three [[Cluster|Clusters]] of the [[Rasalhague Dominion|Ghost Bear Dominion's]] [[Polar Galaxy (Rasalhague Dominion)|Polar Galaxy]], the [[2nd Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|2nd Kavalleri]], the [[3rd Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|3rd Kavalleri]] and the [[4th Kavalleri (Rasalhague Dominion)|4th Kavalleri]], in mid-November [[3100]]. While the recent addition of the [[1st Ghost|First Ghost]] regiment to the militia had bolstered Idlewind's defenses significantly, the outnumbered First Ghost was still forced to leave the planet after two weeks of fighting, conceding it to the Dominion.<ref name=HWOTREp38/>
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:- At this point in time the 13th Sun Zhang Cadre were deployed across [[Richmond]] and Idlewind. The 13th was at 85% of full strength, with 96% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
 
  
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===3145===
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===Military Deployment===
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* [[17th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172, "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref>
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* [[Idlewind Stormtroopers]]<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 54–55</ref>
  
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====3054====
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* [[5th Garrison (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|5th Garrison Cluster]]<ref name=OR34/>
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====3059====
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* 5th Garrison Cluster<ref name=TDR13/>
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====3062====
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* [[9th Pesht Regulars]]
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====3067====
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* [[Seventh Sword of Light]]<ref name=FMU119>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 119: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref>
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====3079====
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* [[Sixteenth Sun Zhang Academy Cadre]]<ref>''Field Report: DCMS'', p. 14: "Sun Zhang Regimental Status"</ref>
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:- At this time the Sixteenth Sung Zhang Academy Cadre were deployed across, Idlewind and [[Turtle Bay]]. The Sixteenth was at 60% of full strength, with 70% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
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====3085====
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* [[13th Sun Zhang Cadre|Thirteenth Sun Zhang Cadre]]<ref name=FM3085p51>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"</ref>
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:- At this time the Thirteenth Sun Zhang Cadre were deployed across [[Richmond]] and Idlewind. The Thirteenth was at 85% of full strength, with 96% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
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====3145====
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* [[17th Provisional Garrison (Clan Ghost Bear)|Seventeenth Provisional Garrison Cluster]]<ref name=FM:3145p172>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 172: "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"</ref>
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== Bibliography ==
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Idlewind
← 3135
3151
Idlewind 3151.svg
Idlewind nearby systems
(Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates123.552 : 429.051[e]

The Idlewind system is home to at least one inhabited world or construct, and as of 3152 is located in the Rasalhague Province of the Rasalhague Dominion.[1]

System Description[edit]

The Idlewind system is located near the Kiruna and Glabach systems and is Coreward from Terra. The system is also less than 60 light years from the Coalsack Nebula.[2]

System History[edit]

The Idlewind system was colonized sometime prior to 2571.[2]

Political Affiliation[edit]

Idlewind[edit]

Idlewind
Geophysical
Atmospheric pressureBreathable[citation needed]

Planetary History[edit]

While not much is known about the details of Idlewind, it is frequently characterized as a "backwater" planet whose main importance lies in its location rather than anything found on the planet.[36]

Third Succession War[edit]

In 3025, Idlewind was a center of trade with the Periphery in the Trondheim Prefecture. The port suffered, however, with most traders having concerns about trading with the Combine.[37]

Clan Invasion[edit]

During the Clan Invasion, the Third Jaguar Cavaliers of Clan Smoke Jaguar invaded the planet. The Third Cavalier's Assault Trinary, commanded by Star Colonel Paul Moon, made the initial landing only to discover the planet was lightly protected by a local militia known as the Idlewind Stormtroopers. Little more than a battalion of heavy armor and a regiment of mechanized infantry, Star Colonel Moon decided that the units under his command would bid for the right to lead the rest in conquering the world. The bidding was eventually won by Star Commander Joal leading a pair of Elemental Points.[17][36]

Star Commander Joal issued his batchall to the defenders, who agreed to meet them in a wooded area approximately two kilometers from the capital Breezemont. When the Elementals made their drop onto the designated battlefield from their troop carriers, they were suddenly engulfed in a raging inferno when the dozens of hidden napalm bombs detonated. Completely protected within their armored suits, the Elementals emerged from the fire unscathed and enraged. They destroyed several tanks and infantry while suffering only a single casualty. Joal personally killed the Stormtroopers' commander, Tai-sa Marc Lutz. Any enemy dishonorable enough to use such cowardly tactics deserved no mercy and, reasoning that the militia was hiding in the nearby capital, Star Commander Joal declared the entire city a legitimate target and led the rest of Assault Trinary's forces in a sweep of Breezemont.[17][36]

The local citizens resisted with whatever they had on hand, but they were no match for the advanced technology the invaders brought against them. Street by street the Jaguar warriors searched for the militia, destroying buildings and even tearing up pavement, slaying every defender they saw. Within three hours the militia had been annihilated, along with half of the capital's population and most of its buildings. In the aftermath of the slaughter, Khan Lincoln Osis defended his forces actions before the Grand Council, explaining that it was the second time Smoke Jaguar warriors had been deceived by the Inner Sphere "barbarians" and that a lesson needed to be taught.[17][36]

Operation BULLDOG[edit]

Idlewind was invaded in the fourth wave of Operation BULLDOG by Sixth Ghost. The defending Fifth Garrison Cluster had retreated off-planet by the time the invaders arrived.[38]

Following its reintegration into the Combine Idlewind experienced a gradual increase in its population, and consequently its militia size.[31]

First Combine-Dominion War[edit]

The First Draconis Combine / Ghost Bear War erupted following an attack on Alshain by rogue elements of the Alshain Avengers brigade of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery in 3062. The Ghost Bears sent the 1st Bear Guards to attack Idlewind as part of their response. There they engaged the defending 9th Pesht Regulars. When the 9th commander died in the initial fighting, the surviving members of the Regulars lost cohesion and fell back on old-fashioned tactics to match the Bears in one-on-one fights. The battle quickly turned against the Regulars and nearly ninety percent of the unit was destroyed before the arrival of the 7th Sword of Light. While the 7th could not save the 9th, they did contest the Bears possession of Idlewind until the Courchevel trial was completed and settled the conflict between the Draconis Combine and the Ghost Bears. Afterwards, Idlewind would remain under the control of the Combine.[39][40][41]

Second Combine-Dominion War[edit]

During the Second Combine-Dominion War, Idlewind was invaded by three Clusters of the Ghost Bear Dominion's Polar Galaxy, the 2nd Kavalleri, the 3rd Kavalleri and the 4th Kavalleri, in mid-November 3100. While the recent addition of the First Ghost regiment to the militia had bolstered Idlewind's defenses significantly, the outnumbered First Ghost was still forced to leave the planet after two weeks of fighting, conceding it to the Dominion.[31]

Military Deployment[edit]

3050[edit]

3054[edit]

3059[edit]

  • 5th Garrison Cluster[22]

3062[edit]

3067[edit]

3079[edit]

- At this time the Sixteenth Sung Zhang Academy Cadre were deployed across, Idlewind and Turtle Bay. The Sixteenth was at 60% of full strength, with 70% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3085[edit]

- At this time the Thirteenth Sun Zhang Cadre were deployed across Richmond and Idlewind. The Thirteenth was at 85% of full strength, with 96% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

3145[edit]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Breezemont: former planetary capital; almost destroyed during Operation REVIVAL[17][36]
  • Leeward Grove: planetary capital in 3100[31]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 24 systems (22 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Kiruna 17.8 Glabach 20.5 Constance 23.5 New Ceylon 25.2
Jarett 25.5 Richmond 27.4 Rockland 28.1 Ferranil 28.6
Thule 40.1 Nykvarn 40.3 Turtle Bay 40.6 Garstedt 47.1
Isfahan 50.5 Almunge 51.3 Pinnacle 51.7 Schwartz 52.8
Brocchi's Cluster 55.7 Polcenigo 56.2 Trondheim 56.2 Porthos 57.5
Damian 59.0 Last Frontier 59.8 Schuyler 62.0 Holmsbu 67.1

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dominions Divided, p. 85: "Rasalhague Dominion June 3152"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31: "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"
  3. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18: "Draconis Combine - [2319] Map"
  4. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
  5. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  6. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  7. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
  8. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  9. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43: "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  10. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53: "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  11. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  12. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64: "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66: "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  14. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  15. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68: "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"
  16. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Invading Clans, p. 54: "Idlewind"
  18. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
  19. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71: "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Objective Raids, p. 34: "Zeta Galaxy (PGC)"
  21. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 The Dragon Roars, p. 13: "Zeta Galaxy"
  23. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 52: "Wave Four: Clean-Up"
  24. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"
  25. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74: "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  26. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42: "Inner Sphere - [October 3067] Map"
  27. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65: Inner Sphere - [3075] Map
  28. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
  29. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
  30. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 38
  32. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  33. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  34. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  35. ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 The Flames of Idlewind
  37. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 97: "Rasalhague"
  38. ↑ The Dragon Roars, p. 10
  39. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 60: "Alpha Galaxy (The Golden Bears)"
  40. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 109: "Pesht Regulars"
  41. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 111: "7th Sword of Light (The Teak Dragon)"
  42. ↑ Invading Clans, pp. 54–55
  43. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 119: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
  44. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 14: "Sun Zhang Regimental Status"
  45. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 51: "DCMS Deployment Table - 3085"
  46. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 172: "Clan Force Deployments - Rasalhague Dominion"

Bibliography[edit]

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